Life in Fraternity

Entrance into the Order and formation
Article 39

1. Rule 23 The request for admission is presented by the aspirant to the minister of a local or personal fraternity by a formal act, in writing if possible.
    
2. Conditions for admission are to profess the Catholic faith, to live in communion with the Church, to be of good moral standing, and to show clear signs of a vocation.
    
3. The council of the fraternity decides collegially on the request, gives a formal answer to the aspirant, and communicates this to the fraternity.
    
4. The rite of admission is performed according to the Ritual. The act is to be registered and preserved in the records of the fraternity.